Lot 55
  • 55

Ghirardini, Giovanni Battista

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Les remarques scavantes et curieuses sur divers sujets. Avec une relation d’un voyage de la chine. Paris: Theodore Guillain, 1702
  • paper
[Ibid.] Relation du voyage fait à la Chine sur le vaisseau l’Amphitrite. Paris: Nicolas Pepie, 1700

2 works bound in one volume, 8vo (157 x 87mm.), contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt

Literature

Löwendahl 277; Western Travellers in China 34

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

“Les remarques (contents not relating to China) was originally published in ?1698. This is a re-issue with cancel title-leaf, enlarged with a reissue of the edition published in Paris by Nicolas Pépie in 1700 with cancel title-leaf, of Giovanni Gherardini’s Relation” (Löwendahl).